The subject of a Richmond Museum is Edgar Allan Poe, a famous American poet, short story writer, and literary critic. He is best known for his macabre works of horror fiction, such as 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart'. Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and lived in Richmond, Virginia for a time. He is buried in the city and the Richmond Museum has a permanent exhibit dedicated to his life and work.